After three straight years of close-fought dual meets between Mizzou and Virginia Tech, the Hokies came away with a more comfortable 23-10 victory Friday night in Blacksburg. Let’s get into the action.
All rankings are according to InterMat.
125lbs: #13 Eddie Ventresca (VT) over NR Gage Walker (MIZ), 6-5 Decision
Walker came out on the offensive, getting around Ventresca for a takedown in the first minute. But the top-15 wrestler didn’t take long to establish control, escaping and returning the favor with a single leg shot for three points. Ventresca nearly rode out the period before a last second escape by Walker, tying the match entering period two as the freshman went to bottom.